Digital Culture (BA)
Accelerated Program

The digital culture program, the first-of-its-kind, is for students who are interested in helping shape the future creative uses of digital technology in day-to-day living. Digital culture majors learn to go beyond merely using digital tools; they develop the ability to program media and integrate computational systems with the everyday physical human experience. This dynamic curriculum not only prepares students with tangible skills in cultural media but also with the critical-thinking skills to understand the broader impact of technologies on life and culture.

Application Requirements

Affording College

Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.

Career Outlook

Career opportunities include the following fields:

audio

comparative literature

computing

creative writing

technical writing

technology

visual media

Digital culture alumni have obtained careers as:

designers

graphic designers

engineers

programmers

software specialists

special effects artists

3D modelers

visual media artists

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career

*growth

*median salary

Multimedia Artists and Animators

6%

$63,630

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

11.9%

$41,780

Broadcast Technicians

-6.5%

$36,560

Computer Network Architects

8.7%

$98,430

Computer Programmers

-8%

$77,550

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

8.7%

$72,010

Computer and Information Research Scientists

10.7%

$108,360

Computer User Support Specialists

12.8%

$47,610

Web Administrators

3.3%

$83,410

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

13.2%

$94,130

Architectural and Engineering Managers

2%

$130,620

Film and Video Editors

17.6%

$57,210

Graphic Designers

1.4%

$45,900

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

5.8%

$56,310

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

5.9%

$54,940

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

0.4%

$58,250

Photographers

3.1%

$30,490

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

10.3%

$45,860

Software Developers, Systems Software

13%

$102,880

Software Developers, Applications

18.8%

$95,510

Sound Engineering Technicians

7.6%

$49,870

Video Game Designers

3.3%

$83,410

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).